I am going to ferment my wine in the garage. The temp will be about 52 - 66 tops now. The yeast I bought says active range is 59 - 85 degrees ( White Labs). Will the yest still ferment properly. Lou.
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18 years ago
Temperature effect on yeast
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18 years ago
Probably.
I have fermented outside using Pasteur Red at about that temperature range and fermented to dryness. I know, you are "suppose" to ferment reds at higher temps but my lower temps produce a fruitier wine which I like - even in the reds.
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18 years ago
It will go pretty slow, I have 3 going at lower temps now but on 71B. They are whites higher in acid so I want that fruit. If it sticks use either K1V or EC1118 is good at lowe temp.
Joe
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18 years ago
Grab a big blanket and wrap the container up. Once it gets going it should stay up. Trying to start that cold may take forever and a day, and give contamination a chance to start.
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18 years ago
Good point, I use old towels and should have mentioned that. If I think it's too cold I just use a heating pad on low strapped on with old belts.
Joe